Hi Reader,

If your July 4 plans involve panic-buying and winging it—been there.

July 4 Sneak Peek

But hey, this year, how about a little calm, a little cool, and a plan you actually like?

WHAT'S INSIDE...

• ​Raspberry Vodka & Lime Soda​
• ​Slow Cooker Ribs​
• ​Bacon Swiss Burger​
• ​Batter-Fried Chicken​
• ​Creamy Red Potato Salad​
• ​Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs​
• ​Appalachian Cider-Baked Beans​
• ​Elote ~ Mexican-Style Street Corn​
• ​Blueberry Crumble​
• ​No-Churn Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream With Marshmallow​

​Raspberry Vodka & Lime Soda​

We’ve paired the citrus-forward notes of crisp vodka with a Mexican lime soda, before adding sweet raspberries and rich Chambord for a delicious, decadent pitcher.

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​Slow Cooker Ribs​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.69 from 16 votes

These slow cooker ribs will feed a crowd and leave your oven free with these lip-smacking beauties.

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​Bacon Swiss Burger​

This bacon Swiss burger is smashed and cooked in a cast-iron skillet on the grill to achieve a crispy crust and juicy interior. Topped with bacon, Swiss cheese, and all the fixings, it's our newest go-to burger.

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​Batter-Fried Chicken​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.75 from 170 votes

This batter-fried chicken calls for the pieces to be quickly brined and then dipped in a seasoned batter for a crisp Southern-style crust. Simple as can be. This is the real deal. Includes secrets for that crunchy crust.

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​Creamy Red Potato Salad​

Small red potatoes hold their shape well and make the prettiest salad. Swapping in some sour cream for mayonnaise lightens up this summer staple. The salad is best made ahead of time and chilled a few hours before serving.

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​Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs​

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs aren't just for stadiums. Heck, once you start making these at home, you won't turn back. Mayo and sauerkraut are just the thing to make these dogs sing.

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​Appalachian Cider-Baked Beans​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.67 from 12 votes

Appalachian cider-baked beans takes regular pinto beans, adds salt pork, molasses, mustard, and apple cider, making them into something magical. Hearty, flavorful, and traditional, this recipe is everything you want for dinner.

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​Elote ~ Mexican-Style Street Corn​

For this Mexican-style street corn, or elote, sweet corn is grilled, slathered with lime mayonnaise, and sprinkled with cheese, cilantro, and hot sauce. The corn husks make for a nifty eating handle.

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​Blueberry Crumble​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 from 60 votes

This blueberry crumble, easy to make with blueberries and a buttery oat cookie topping, is simple, easy, and the best blueberry dessert we can imagine. Simple and spectacular. Better make a double batch.

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​No-Churn Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream With Marshmallow​

Creamy chocolate ice cream, crushed Oreo cookies, and sweet marshmallow creme collide to make this spectacular frozen dessert.

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